Two ponderosasr in a sandy bowl, both lightning-struck. One, a gray ghost; the other, twisted like a pretzel but still living, shelters a juniper in its embrace.
Two Strikes
Two ponderosasr in a sandy bowl, both lightning-struck. One, a gray ghost; the other, twisted like a pretzel but still living, shelters a juniper in its embrace.
WORLD-BUILDING and WILDERNESS: 
Maybe not a good campsite in monsoon season!
Great photos and interesting commentary, as usual —
Wow! I’ve always wanted to reincarnate as a juniper. Now I want to be THAT juniper in the embrace of the ponderosa. Thank you so much for you perception and for sharing.